| Spotlight: Humboldt County |
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In celebration of the 30th Annual Humboldt Redwoods
Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K held earlier this month
in Humboldt Redwood State park, we're
spotlighting a few great Northern California properties
currently offering specials in the area.
CABBI congratulates all the 2008 runners!
Located on 18 acres along California's North Coast in
Humboldt County, the
Farmhouse at RiverBar Farm is giving guests a
jack-o-lantern of their choice to take home from their
pumpkin patch.
 Four magnificent Victorians
perched
alongside
Humboldt Bay in Old Town, Eureka make up the
Carter House Inns. Find a perfect romantic
getaway at
special prices today.
The Shaw House Inn is situated in
Ferndale
California's historic Victorian Village and is modeled
after Hawthorn's famous house of seven gables.
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| Free Cookbook with Gift Certificate Purchase |
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With the holidays just around the corner, CABBI is
making gift giving easier than ever. As a special
holiday promotion, every purchase of a CABBI gift
certificate
of $300 or more will receive a FREE copy of the
California
Bed & Breakfast Cookbook.
http://www.cabbi.com/cookbook/
A CABBI gift
certificate is a unique gift for a loved one or
special friend. Best of all, you're giving them the gift of
travel of their own choice -- allowing them the option of
staying in a mountain haven, beach retreat or anything
in
between.
And, with a gift certificate of $300 or more, we'll throw
in a copy of our well-loved cookbook, featuring
culinary specialties from 133 CABBI inns across
California. Keep one for yourself, or stash it away as a
gift for your favorite chef.
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| Cranberry Pumpkin French Toast |
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The Joshua Grindle Inn in Mendocino is a beautiful
19th-
century ocean-view home, surrounded by two acres of
lush gardens.
This delicious recipe makes 12 servings and needs to
be
started one day ahead. Using a colorful and tasty
selection of fall ingredients, it's a perfect gourmet feast
for a group during the holidays.
Ingredients:
- 12 slices sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch
cubes
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
- 1 (16 ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries
or 1 (16-ounce) can whole cranberries
- 12 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups canned pumpkin
- 1 TBS cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, to serve
CRANBERRY SAUCE:
- 1 (16-ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup sugar, or to taste
- 1/2 cup water, about
Spray a 1x15-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking
spray. Place 1/2 of bread cubes in bottom of pan. Top
with cream cheese. Top cream cheese with 3/4 cup of
cranberries. Top with remaining bread and
cranberries. Beat together eggs, milk, pumpkin,
cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg; pour over
bread. Cover with plastic wrap and press firmly so
bread soaks up egg mixture. Refrigerate overnight.
The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake
French
toast for 40 minutes (check after 25 minutes - if French
toast is browning too quickly, cover with foil). Let stand
10
minutes. Slice and serve with cranberry sauce.
For the sauce: Heat cranberry sauce and sugar in
saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring until
sugar dissolves. Thin with water to desired
consistency.
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Harvest Time is Getaway Time |
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 Jump on
the
hay wagon: it's officially harvest season!
And with so many beautiful regions throughout
California, there are many options to choose
from. As you plan your late autumn getaway, consider
staying near where can enjoy harvest and wine tasting
events.
An amazing list of activities and specials await you at
the Union Hill Inn in Sonora. From fun
family festivities like hay mazes and train rides to
autumn festivals and regatta races, Sonora has a
bountiful Fall calendar for you to plan your trip around.
In the evenings, sip apple cider in a cozy fire-lit room.
Tucked away under ancient oaks in beautiful Paso
Robles sits a 100-year-old farmhouse on 40 acres
alongside a working vineyard. The Dunning Ranch Guest Suites
(pictured below) is offering a
mid-week special that includes a winemaker tour and
harvest activities. Dunning Ranch suites are
located on 40 acres and are co-located with the
award-winning Dunning Vineyards. This two-suite inn
offers seclusion and magnificent vistas of the
surrounding country.
Surrounded by a lush vineyard, the
Amorosa Inn & Gardens is an inviting and
gracious
haven. If you travel November 8-9, you can
experience the First Sip - Lodi Wine Weekend in
which more than 30 local wineries will offer the first
tastes of the new vintage.
 The
ultimate autumn celebration is just around the corner.
Consider trying something new by celebrating
Thanksgiving holiday at the Inn
at Locke House with great company and delicious
food and wines.
Enjoy a Royal Fall Getaway at the Camellia Inn for $179 on any Queen
room
or $209 on any Queen Deluxe room with whirlpool tub
and gas fireplace. Experience the colors of fall in the
vineyards with a special wine concierge guide,
including complimentary wine tasting passes and
maps of favorite Healdsburg area wineries and scenic
drives.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM CABBI!
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